“She wouldn’t stop until she went the extra mile for others and that was manifested in her loving attention to detail. She genuinely wanted to care for all those around her even if it meant sacrificing a portion of herself in return for others’ happiness. She only had kindness in her.

Her name has been broadcasted around the world, attached to this terrible tragedy. But we want everyone to know that she embodied the definition of altruism,” a family member stated.

D’Amico was an employee at Invesco, a U.S.-based investment management company. One of the company’s Canadian offices is located at 5140 Yonge St., between Sheppard and Finch avenues, close to where the tragedy happened.

It’s not known how long she worked with Invesco, but a company report from July 2017 shows D’Amico with a title of business performance management analyst. The report also said she worked on a humanitarian project to “make a difference in the developing world as they build houses, schools and work on other needed projects.”

“What I didn’t expect was to have such a deep connection to the family and see first-hand how much this new home truly means to them,” D’Amico stated in the report.

A Facebook page called “Remembering Anne Marie D’Amico” was also created Tuesday in her honour. A post stated: “The D’Amico Family thanks everyone for their words, love and support during this time. Anne Marie was a victim in the van attack in Toronto, yesterday afternoon.”

“To Carmela and Rocco, and to the friends and neighbours of the family, my heartfelt and deepest condolences,” he said, adding he spoke to Rocco Tuesday morning.

“It was clear that part of his life is gone, as he noted, he’s living the worst nightmare ever in his life.”

Palacio said that he knows the family is strong and resilient but that the city stands “together” with them.

“There is nothing that we can say or do that will take your pain away, however, I want to say that our thoughts and prayers are with you and to the victims RIP.”

Twenty-five-year-old Richmond Hill, Ont., resident Alek Minassian has been identified as the driver of a white van. Minassian appeared in court Tuesday morning and has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder.